What Stars are Tweeting About the Oscar Nominations

Kathryn Bigelow at the 2012 New York Film Critics Circle Awards at Crimson on January 7, 2013 in New York City.

When the Academy unveiled its Oscar nominations, Twitter immediately lit up with reactions. The Oscars are the main event for the Hollywood elite, so it’s no surprise that celebrities fired off their own thoughts.

One hot topic of discussion was the filmmakers snubbed in the best director category. Commenters immediately noted that Katherine Bigelow (“Zero Dark Thirty”) and Ben Affleck (“Argo”) weren’t in the running.

Some used the platform to praise their colleagues, while others complained about the Academy’s choices. Here are some of the best Oscar-related tweets by actors, filmmakers and comedians.